FDA Recall Terminated

Centurion Sterile # 84 Rubber Bands Reorder EB84, Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. LATEX FREE , CAUTION: FEDERAL lAW (USA) RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN Single Use Only bands items together and podiatry office uses bands as tourniquet on toe during in grown toenail procedure

Recall: Z-0464-2014 · Initiated October 28, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0464-2014
Event Number
66830
Firm
Centurion Medical Products Corporation
FEI Number
1824619
Product Code
LDQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
October 28, 2013
Posted
December 6, 2013
Terminated
January 29, 2014
Address
301 Catrell Dr, Howell, MI, 48843-1703

Description

Centurion Sterile # 84 Rubber Bands Reorder EB84, Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. LATEX FREE , CAUTION: FEDERAL lAW (USA) RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN Single Use Only bands items together and podiatry office uses bands as tourniquet on toe during in grown toenail procedure

Reason

Package labeling indicates both "latex free" and "contains natural rubber latex" . The rubber bands do contain natural rubber latex. This could cause a significant risk to users with latex allergies.

Action

Centurion sent a Urgent Recall Notification letter via Certified Mail October 31, 2013, return receipt to all affected customers. The affected Centurion Medical Products Corporation sales representatives were notified via email on October 28, 2013. Customers were instructed to destroy all implicated product and complete the accountability record included with the notice and fax to 517-546-3356. Customers were asked to forward a copy of the notice if product was further distributed. Additional notices will be mailed to non-responsive customers via Certified Mail Return Receipt, and will be documented in the recall file. For further questions please call (517) 546-5400.

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of GA, LA and NY.

Quantity

500 lots